Avery Dennison appoints EMEA R&D VP

Avery Dennison has further strengthened its research and development capabilities with the appointment of Pascale Wautelet as vice president of R&D for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) within the company’s Label & Graphic Materials group.

Pascale Wautelet has 20 years of domestic and international experience across multiple functions, in the chemical, petrochemical and plastics industries, including flexible packaging and labeling

Wautelet has 20 years of domestic and international experience across multiple functions, in the chemical, petrochemical and plastics industries, including flexible packaging and labeling. In her new role, she will provide vision and innovation direction to the European R&D organization and lead the business in new product development, material re-engineering and adhesive development for Avery Dennison’s European Label & Graphic Materials business.

Wautelet, who will assume her new role on September 1, will be based at Oegstgeest, The Netherlands, and report to Hassan Rmaile, global vice president of R&D for Avery Dennison Label & Graphic Materials.

‘This latest appointment is just another indication of the company’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of research, development and product innovation,’ said Rmaile.

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